•Driver seat position sensor.
• Front crash severity sensors.
• Restraints control module with impact and safing sensors.
• Restraint system warning light and backup tone.
• The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt
pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position
sensor, and indicator lights.
How does the Restraint Safety System work?
The Restraint Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your
vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant
conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides
information to the restraints control module. During a crash, the
restraints control module may activate the safety belt pretensioners
and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental
restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions.
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™
The system flashes the direction indicator lamps and the horn sounds
(intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag
equipped on your vehicle.
The horn and lamps turn off when:
• You press the hazard button.
• You press the panic button (if equipped) on the remote entry
transmitter.
• Your vehicle runs out of power.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS
WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag
module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in
serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over the
airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the
airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury.
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Obstacle Detection
When closing:The liftgate reverses to full open when it detects an
obstacle. A chime sounds three times as the liftgate begins to reopen.
Remove the obstacle to close the liftgate.
Note: Entering your vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause your
vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, let the
power liftgate close completely before you enter your vehicle. Before
driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar
message or warning indicator. Failure to do this could result in
unintentionally leaving the liftgate open while driving.
When opening: The system stops when it detects an obstacle and a
tone sounds three times. Remove the obstacle to operate the liftgate.
Resetting the Power Liftgate
The liftgate may not operate properly and you may need to reset it if any
of the following conditions occur:
• A low voltage or dead battery.
• Disconnected battery.
• The liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched).
To reset the power liftgate:
1.
Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds, and then reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate.
3. Power open the liftgate by using the remote control or the instrument panel button.
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD (IF EQUIPPED)
The keypad, located near the driver window, is invisible until touched
and then it lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons.
Note: If you enter your entry code too fast on the keypad, the unlock
function may not work. Enter your entry code again more slowly.
You can use the keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors
• recall memory features
• enable or disable the autolock and
autounlock
• arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm
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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMERUse to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and
all applicable lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp operation.
•Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten/dim all
interior lit components incrementally, or
• Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of
the control until the desired lighting level is reached.
• Press and hold the top of the control to the full on
position to activate the “dome on” feature. This will
turn on the interior courtesy lights. Press and hold the
bottom of the control to turn off the interior courtesy lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)
WARNING: Always remember to switch on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
To activate:
• The ignition must be in the on position.
• The lighting control must be in the off, parking lamps or autolamps
position.
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Second Row Map LampsThe second row map lamps are
located in the headliner above the
second row seats.
The second row map lamp lights
when:
•any door is opened,
• the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated until the
courtesy lamps come on, and
• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.
Press the controls to activate the lamps.
Rear Cargo Lamp
The rear cargo lamp lights when: •any door is opened, and the
switch is in the middle position.
• the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated until the
courtesy lamps come on.
• any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and ignition is off
(and switch is in the middle
position).
With the ignition key in the accessory or on position, the rear cargo lamp
can be turned on or off by sliding the control.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps,
except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the
ignition control has been turned off. The system will not turn off the
parking lamps if the lighting control is in the parking lamps on position.
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Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) (If Equipped)
Refer toBlind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic
Alert (CTA) in theDriving Aids chapter.
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or
down and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror.
Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raised
rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
CHILDMINDER MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
On double bin overhead consoles, the conversation mirror allows the
driver to view the rear seating area.
WARNING: Do not use the childminder mirror to view rearward
traffic, do not allow rear passengers to distract you from the
driving task, and make sure the rear view mirror has a clear view of
rearward traffic. Failure to do so could increase the risk of a crash from
an unseen vehicle, which may result in serious injury.
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Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The Easy Entry and Exit feature adjusts the position of the seat and
steering column to allow easier exit and entry to the vehicle.
The driver seat automatically moves 2 inches (5 centimeters) rearward
when the transmission is in park (P) and you switch the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previous position when you switch the
ignition on.
Enable or disable this feature through the information display. See the
Information Displayschapter for more information.
Climate Controlled Seats (If Equipped)
Heated Seats
WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element
which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
Note: Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
The heated seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various
heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
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The heated seats only operate when the ignition is on. To operate the
heated seats:Press the heated seat button to cycle through the various
heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
Third Row Seats
Make sure that no objects are on the floor in front of the third row seats
or on the seat cushion before lowering them. Make sure that the head
restraints are lowered and the second row seats are not reclined.
Folding Down the Third Row Seats to the Load Floor
WARNING: To prevent possible damage to the seat or safety
belts, make sure that the safety belts are not buckled when
moving the seat to the load floor position.
WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback. After returning the seat back to its original position, pull on
the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat
may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Before folding the third row seats,
fold the head restraints down by
pulling on the strap located at the
bottom of the restraint.
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USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (if equipped)
WARNING:For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, see General Informationin theWheels
and Tires chapter.
Note: Do not use 4X4 mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will
produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive
components. 4X4 mode is only intended for consistently slippery or loose
surfaces.
Your 4x4 features the heavy-duty Control Trac® 4WD system which
includes a computer-operated transfer case. This unique system is
interactive with the road, continually monitoring and adjusting torque
delivery to the front and rear wheels to optimize vehicle control.
4WD Indicator Lights
The indicator lights illuminate in the message center in the
reconfigurable telltale (RTT) location under the following conditions.
Refer to Warning Lamps and Indicators in theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
Note: When a 4X4 system fault is present, the system will typically
remain in whichever 4X4 mode was selected prior to the fault condition
occurring. It will not default to 4X2 in all circumstances. When this
warning is displayed, have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer.
4X2- Momentarily illuminates when 2H is selected.
4X4 AUTO - Continuously illuminates when 4A is selected
4X4 - Continuously illuminates when 4H is selected.
CHECK 4X4 - Displays when a 4X4 fault is present.
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